Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer – Multi-Domain Effects

The Aerospace Corporation

. Support government development and demonstration of capabilities and payloads advancing Multi-Domain Effects from concept through prototyping, acquisition, testing and operations .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $117,300 - $226,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Multi-Domain Effects systems engineering, project management, and risk analysis, with a strong ability to collaborate across military and government sectors. Proven leadership in guiding multi-disciplinary teams and advising on engineering solutions.

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Multi-Domain Effects Systems EngineeringProject ManagementRisk AnalysisLeadership SkillsTS/SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

EngineeringTechnical AnalysisModelingSimulationPrototypingTestingAcquisitionForce Design ArchitectureThreat ExaminationPerformance Parameter Definition

Soft Skills

CollaborationEffective CommunicationRelationship ManagementDecision-MakingAdvisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or MathematicsCurrent TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government DevelopmentDefense PlanningAerospace EngineeringInter-Agency CollaborationSpace Systems EngineeringNational LaboratoryFFRDCMilitary OperationsTechnical SupportSpecial Access Program

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support government development and demonstration of capabilities and payloads advancing Multi-Domain Effects from concept through prototyping, acquisition, testing and operations
Lead, manage, perform, and analyze projects spanning multiple programs, customers and/or agencies
Provide recommendations for a Multi-Domain Effects end-to-end force design architecture
Examine threats, technology trends, and customer strategies
Identify and analyze risks and propose mitigations at the architecture, program, project, interface, or operational level
Recommend, analyze, and assess future concepts, options, and outcomes through modeling, simulation, test, experimentation, exercises, or actual employment
Collaborate with inter-agency, military, and civilian communities on concept development, planning, and development of Multi-Domain Effects systems and defense planning and architecture
Work closely with military, government civilian, SE&I contractor, FFRDC, and National Laboratory teams
Leverage Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group and Project West Wing expertise for technical support across space systems engineering disciplines
Work directly with government customers to define future Multi-Domain Effects and identify recommended mission- and system-level performance parameters
Senior Project Engineer: lead multi-disciplinary systems engineering activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in engineering, science, mathematics, or an equivalent technical field
Project Engineer position: six or more years of experience with increasing responsibility in engineering and technical roles
Senior Project Engineer position: twelve or more years of experience with increasing responsibility in engineering and technical roles
Demonstrated leadership skills with proven ability to maintain effective working relationships with contractors, industry professionals, government customers, and technical staff
Ability to collaborate with U.S. government counterparts and advise senior leaders on engineering solutions through presentations, discussions and decision-making process
Willing to travel domestically approximately 10% as required
Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearances
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Senior Project Engineer: proven experience leading multi-disciplinary systems engineering activities
Senior Project Engineer: ability to work with minimum supervision and interact effectively with subject matter experts, Space Force personnel, SETAs, other FFRDCs, and contractor personnel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect